From: [email protected]—lyon1.fr (Max mad)
Subject: BTAB : Prince — Interactive
Date: 28 Mar 1995 08:56:44 GMT

transcribed by Mark Miller<>

*********************************Interactive************************************

by O(+> from the CD—ROM Interactive

I.   Performance Notes

On this track from the O(+>Interactive CD—ROM, O(+> or Sonny T is
playing a five string bass.  However, I have no such instrument, and therefore
have simulated a five string bass by tuning the low E string of my four string
bass to D.
A live version of this track from the KTS bootleg "Welcome 2 The 
Beautiful Experience,"  features very similar playing.  The only difference is
a slightly more aggressive tone, achieved by using the slap and pop technique,
on the chorus section of the song.
At the start of the song, Rhythm Figure 1 is played by the guitar two
times before the bass enters.  The bass enters at 00:23, playing Rhythm Figure
1.  The guitar solo section is carried by the bass.  This progression looks
like this:
1. INTRO section
2. VERSE section (w/o the
   last measure)
3. VERSE section (w/o the
   last measure)
The Outro, instead of being another rhythm figure, is simply two notes that
signal the end of the song.


II.  Tablature

00:00
(Hello, welcome to the dawn, playground for the.....)

00:12

1. INTRO

00:23

("pickup")
 (notes")  
GI—————————I———————————————I—————————I——————————I—————————I
DI—————3———I———————————————I—————3———I——————————I—————3———I
AI—3—5———5—I—3—2—0—————5—3—I—3—5———5—I—3—2—0————I—3—5———5—I
DI—————————I———————3—0—————I—————————I———————5——I—————————I


2. VERSE 1

GI———————————————I—————————I———Rhy.———I——————————I—————————I
DI———————————————I—————3———I——Fig.—1——I——————————I—————3———I
AI—3—2—0—————5—3—I—3—5———5—I—2—times——I—3—2—0————I—3—5———5—I
DI———————3—0—————I—————————I———here———I———————5——I—————————I


3. VERSE 2

(Same As Verse 1)


4. CHORUS
 
 
GI——————————I——————————I———————————————I——Rhy.———I—————————I—————————I
DI—————3————I—————5————I—————————————3—I—Fig.—2——I—————3———I—————5———I
AI——————————I——————————I——5—3—2————3———I——Times——I—————————I—————————I
DI——3————3——I——5————5——I—————————3—————I——here———I——3————3—I——5————5—I

GI—————————I
DI—————————I
AI—————————I
DI——5——————I



5. PRE—SOLO

GI—————————I———————————————I—————————I———Rhy.———I——————————I
DI—————3———I———————————————I—————3———I——Fig.—1——I——————————I
AI—3—5———5—I—3—2—0—————5—3—I—3—5———5—I——2—times—I—3—2—0————I
DI—————————I———————3—0—————I—————————I———here———I———————5——I


6. GUITAR SOLO
(intro section—one time, omit the last measure of verse section and
play that two times)

(spoken) Interactive Oh Oh o
 One More, one more

7.  OUTRO

GI—————————I—————————I
DI—————————I—————————I
AI————3————I————5————I
DI—————————I—————————I

(If you would like to.....)

About Prince

Prince (born Prince Rogers Nelson; June 7, 1958) is an American singer, songwriter, musician, and actor. He has been known under the unpronounceable symbol , which he used between 1993 and 2000. This name change invoked controversy and many referred to him as "The Artist Formerly Known as Prince", often abbreviated to "TAFKAP", or simply "The Artist" during that period.

How to Read Bass Tabs

Bass tablature (tabs) is an easy way to learn songs without needing to read traditional sheet music. Here’s a quick guide to understanding the symbols and techniques commonly found in tabs:

1. The Basics

Strings and Frets:
Each line in a tab represents a string on your bass:
- The top line is the highest-pitched string (G on a 4-string bass).
- The bottom line is the lowest-pitched string (E on a 4-string bass).
Numbers on the lines indicate which fret to press. For example:
```
G|-------------------|

D|-------------------|

A|---3---------------|

E|-------------------|

            
```
This means you play the 3rd fret on the A string.

2. Common Techniques

Hammer-On (h):
Play the first note by picking it, then press down on a higher fret with another finger without picking again.
```
G|-------------------|

D|-------5h7---------|

            
```
Pull-Off (p):
Pluck a note and then "pull off" your finger to let a lower fret ring.
```
G|-------------------|

D|-------7p5---------|

            
```
Slide (/ or \):
Move your finger up (/) or down (\) the fretboard while maintaining pressure.
```
G|-------------------|

D|-------5/7---------|

            
```

3. Advanced Techniques

Bend (b): Push the string up or down to raise the pitch. Example: G|-------7b9---------|
Vibrato (~): Shake the string slightly after playing a note to create a vibrating sound. Example: G|-------7~----------|
Muted Notes (x): Rest your finger lightly on the string without pressing a fret and pluck for a percussive "click" sound.

4. Rhythm and Timing

Tabs don’t always indicate timing, so listen to the song while reading the tab. Wider spaces between numbers mean longer pauses, while closer numbers indicate quicker notes.

5. Slap and Pop

Slap (s): Strike the string with the side of your thumb for a percussive sound.
Pop (p): Pull the string away from the fretboard and let it snap back.

Practice Makes Perfect

Tabs are a great tool to learn songs, but mastering the techniques takes practice. Listen carefully to the original track and play along to lock in the rhythm. Don’t rush — smooth, accurate playing is more important than speed. Happy jamming! 🎸

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Prince — Interactive bass tabs